It's #WelcomeWednesday! What Dan + Shay Song Is YOUR Favorite Jam? 😀🎵

Over the last eleven years, Dan + Shay have released some incredible songs that you can jam to, whether that means turning the volume up louder when it comes on or getting up to dance. These songs include "All To Myself", "Nothin' Like You", "Alone Together", and We Should Get Married".

While I love every single one of the duos jams, "Nothin' Like You" is still my favorite one to this day! It was the second song that I absolutely fell in love with on their Where It All Began album and it was their first number one song at country radio.

I remember hearing "Nothin' Like You" on the radio in 2015 as it climbed the country radio chart and a handful of years after. When the radio disc jockey announced that it was coming up or when I happened to randomly hear it, I would always quickly message my friend Tarin that NLY (our acronym for it) was either coming up on already on the radio. If she was available, she would tune in and we would listen together! 😀🎵 I miss those days and wish this positive song about loving someone for exactly who they are was still being played on country radio.

For today's #WelcomeWednesday question, I want to know: Which Dan + Shay song is your favorite jam? Please let me know in the comment section of this blog post or of my latest @dailydashofdanandshay Instagram post https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay ! I want to see as many responses as possible! 😀🎵

My 02/03/2026 Dan + Shay Trivia Questions

 

Happy #TriviaTuesday to my wonderful blog followers! I appreciate each and every one of you! 🥳🎉🎵

I want to see as much participation as possible with voting in my polls this week! It is not about getting the answers correct. Instead, it is about having fun and learning new things about Dan + Shay, their families, and so much more! I highly encourage everyone to take a moment or two to make their best guess on the answer to each question! 🥳🎉🎵

Here are your two voting method options:🗳️

1) You can either type your answers into the comment section of this post (the answers will be revealed next week) 

OR

2) You can head over to my @dailydashofdanandshay Instagram story (by clicking on my profile picture in the top left corner) and cast your vote in the polls I have provided! Here is a link to my account for easy access! https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay The answers will be provided tomorrow around 6:30 pm EST!

Have fun and happy guessing! 🥳🎉🎵

Question 1: Which song opens with Dan whistling? 🤔

Possible Answer #1: "Party Girl" 🤔🎶

Possible Answer #2: "Show You Off" 🤔🎶

Possible Answer #3: "Nothin' Like You" 🤔🎶

Question 2: Which song mentions the city of Atlanta? 🤔

Possible Answer #1: "Somewhere Only We Know" 🤔🎶

Possible Answer #2: "Heartbreak On The Map" 🤔🎶

Possible Answer #3: "Then Again" 🤔🎶

Question 3: What Was Dan + Shay's 10th number one song? 🤔

Possible Answer #1: "Save Me The Trouble" 🤔🎶

Possible Answer #2: "I Should Probably Go To Bed" 🤔🎶

Possible Answer #3: "Glad You Exist" 🤔🎶

Possible Answer #1: True

Possible Answers #2: False

Reference (@dansmyers Instagram picture): https://www.instagram.com/p/BM9t_rchhm

Welcome To #MusicMonday! Which Dan + Shay Song Below Is Your Favorite? 🥳🎉🎵

Happy #MusicMonday to all of my wonderful blog and social media followers! 🥳🎉🎵 Which Dan + Shay song is your favorite? 🤔

Your song choices this week are "Make Or Break", "All Nighter", or "Then Again"! 🎵

There are two ways that you can cast your vote! You can either 1) take a few moments to listen to the songs via the YouTube clips below and then cast your vote with A, B, or C in the comment section of this blog post OR 2) you can listen to the song clips in my @dailydashofdanandshay Instagram story and cast your vote in my poll on the last slide that will be up through tomorrow at 7:30 pm EST! Here is a link to my Instagram account for easy access! https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay You will need to click my profile picture at the top left of my page and that will show you my story! I want to see as many votes as possible! 😊🎵

                                                            A) "Make Or Break" 🎵

B) "All Nighter" 🎵

C) "Then Again"🎵

When Will Dan + Shay Be Announcing New Music? My Latest Prediction!

When Dan + Shay came back at the beginning of last October in a short video, they mentioned that there would be a lot of new music being released at the start of 2026. I truly thought that meant they would at least announce and put out their next single in January, but that did not happen. As a massive fan, I am trying to stay as patient as possible while the waiting continues. I know this extra long wait in between regular studio albums will be really worth it!

The duo have always been very good about keeping new music and tour announcements under wraps, which makes the waiting even harder. They have been known to hint at these things in social media posts, but you never know when the actual news will come until they make it official in a post. I am predicting that Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney will start sharing some exciting details with us in February, hopefully this week, but for sure by the end of the month!

I am beyond ready to hear what Dan + Shay have been working very hard on in the studio over the past year. I also cannot wait to write about the new songs, their next studio album, as well as details on the 2026 world tour they have hinted about on social media in the last few months. As soon as I find out about all of the exciting things the guys have coming up, I will be sharing them all with my wonderful readers!

Here is the update video that the duo posted on their YouTube channel on October 1, 2025 for you to watch if you have not already!

Saturday Spotlight With Stacy: My Question And Answer Session With Myself: A Passionate, Supportive Dan + Shay Fan

Here is my eighth Saturday Spotlight that I did with myself! I thought it would be cool to kick off 2026 by reintroducing myself to my readers and giving you more insight into me as a Dan + Shay fan!

In this eighth session, you will learn about my favorite Dan + Shay albums and songs, a few of my favorite moments from their concerts that stick out to me, details from my two meet and greets (so far) with the guys, and much more!

I also included some pictures from each of my concerts that I have attended. **I also plan to add more pictures, some videos, and a couple more questions and answers to this post in the next couple of days! I will post a social media update when I do! **

Please enjoy reading my eighth Dan + Shay Fan Spotlight with myself!

Stacy (S): When did you become a fan of Dan + Shay? Was it in the beginning or later on in their careers? What was the first song of theirs that you heard on the radio? What was your first impression of hearing them on the radio and then getting to know them through social media?

Stacy (S): The first song of Dan + Shay’s that I heard on the radio was “19 You + Me” on my local country radio station B93.7 FM a couple of times in the fall of 2013. However, I did not know the name of the duo or the title of the song. I remember finding every aspect of the song to be very refreshing to my ears (the vocals, production, and song subject), but for some reason I did not think to look up the name of the artists or the song title at the time.

Fast forward to the last week of March, 2014 when I was officially introduced to the duo and became a fan of them instantly. I had a free Spotify account at the time and noticed a banner on the application that said Dan + Shay’s debut album Where It All Began was streaming for free a full week before its release on April 1. I looked at the track listing and noticed “19 You + Me” on it, the song that I had heard on the radio in late 2013. After one listen through of the entire project, the debut single and “Nothin’ Like You” were my two favorite songs, but I loved the other ten tracks as well. From hearing “Show You Off”, the cheeky, fun song that kicked of the album all the way, to ending it with the piano-infused, heartbreak tune “I Heard Goodbye”, I felt like the duo took me on a ride. 

As soon as I listened to their album the week prior to it coming out, I immediately followed the duo account and their individual accounts on social media. Early on, Twitter (now X) was my main way to connect with the guys. They started favoriting (liking) my tweets right away, and within a week, they started to interact with me even more. This included getting a reply to one of my tweets and even following me back! When I found out it was the guys themselves doing the interacting (Dan Smyers the majority of the time), I could tell that they were the real deal. To this day, Smyers continues to control their social media accounts.

(S): How many times have you seen the duo in concert? What is your favorite venue that you have seen them play at? Tell me about a few of the concerts that stand out to you. 

(S): I have seen the duo six times in concert so far. Each of the venues I have had the opportunity to watch them perform at were special to me for different reasons, especially when they played at my alma mater Grand Valley State University at the Fieldhouse Arena on April 10, 2016! However, my favorite venue was when they performed at Van Andel Arena on March 14, 2024 as part of The Heartbreak On The Map Tour. Even though I was up in the nosebleed seats with my friends, I still felt connected with the duo. I had not seen them in concert in 2017, so my excitement for this night was off the charts. It was one for the books that I will always remember.

Watching them start out playing at The Intersection, a small, intimate venue, on October 12, 2014 and October 18, 2015 2015, then moving on to a much larger crowd at the Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse Arena on April 10, 2016, to opening up for Darius Rucker on his Good for a Good Time Tour on August 19, 2016, and then seeing them perform for an even larger crowd (2,000+) at 20 Monroe Live  on April 6, 2017 it has been incredible to watch to watch the guys blossom and become the headliners that they are today.

Each of their concerts that I have attended have been incredibly enjoyable. If I had to pick three moments that stuck out to me, the first would be when the guys crowd surfed at The Intersection show in 2015. At the beginning of their set, Dan announced to the audience that they wanted to crowd surf later to celebrate their current single “Nothin’ Like You” getting close to number one on the country radio chart. I somehow missed the memo and did not know what was going on when they started to make their way into the sea of people. All of a sudden, Dan was above me and my friend Stephanie. A rush of energy ran through my body that I had never felt before. Everyone had to do their part to get both members of the duo to the back of the room and return to the stage in a safe manner. It was a thrilling experience that I will never forget. The second moment would be when I got to hear “From The Ground Up” live for the first time in 2016. I was up in the balcony with my friend Sarah and I got chills watching the guys sing this song that means so much to them. The last moment would be hearing “Tequila” live for the first time at Van Andel Arena on March 14, 2014. They ended the concert with their first multi-week number one. Witnessing Shay Mooney hold the final “yeah” for several seconds is a memory I will cherish forever.

(S): How many times have you had the opportunity to meet Dan + Shay? What was the first meet + greet like? Did anything they say stick out to you that you still remember today? Tell me about a few of your other meet + greets with the guys that were special. 

(S): I am grateful to have met Dan + Shay twice. After my first show on October 12, 2014, if you bought a piece of merchandise, you could stand in line for to say hello and take a picture with the guys. I was nervous, but also very excited. I remember walking up to them and receiving a hug from both members of the duo. Dan immediately recognized me and knew my name from social media. Then Shay remembered me too. Dan thanked me for listening to their music and promoting it on social media. After our brief conversation, we took a meet and greet picture together. My friend Stephanie also joined me for a second meet and greet picture with the guys.

At my second concert on October 18, 2015, I bought a VIP package and got the opportunity to meet the duo for the second year in a row before they took the stage later that night. They remembered me from social media again and I received more hugs from the guys. Dan + Shay both thanked me for consistently requesting their current single “Nothin’ Like You” at the time. I told them I was happy to do it because I thought they were so talented and deserved to have to their songs played on the radio. After we talked briefly, we took a meet and greet picture together.

I hope to get the opportunity in the near future to say hello, thank them for everything else they have done for me on social media and beyond since 2015, and update my meet and greet picture!

(S): What is the name of your local country radio station(s) that you listen to? Do they play Dan + Shay's songs often? Which songs do they play the most? 

(S): My two local country radio stations are B93.7 FM and Thunder 107.3 FM. B93.7 FM plays “Tequila” and “Speechless” on a weekly basis. Thunder 107.3 FM plays “Save Me The Trouble” occasionally. I mostly listen to Dan + Shay's music on Spotify these days, but when the radio is on in the car, I will catch the songs listed above occasionally. To this day, every time I hear one of their previous number one tunes on the radio, I get very excited, cannot stop smiling, and sing along in my head!

(S): If you had to pick your top two favorite Dan + Shay albums and top five overall songs (including from their Christmas album), what would they be? Tell me why those songs and the two albums overall connect with you. 

(S):  If you had to pick your top two favorite Dan + Shay albums and top five overall songs (including from their Christmas album), what would they be? Tell me why those songs and the two albums overall connect with you. While I love all of their albums, if I had to pick my top two, I would choose their debut album Where It All Began because it is very nostalgic. Every time I listen to it, I am brought back to March, 2014 when I heard it for the first time. My second pick would be their Bigger Houses album. I was able to connect with every single song on the project. I could relate to the heartbreak songs (experiencing grief and job loss in the last few years), the gratitude songs, and every other one in between. If I had to pick my top five overall Dan + Shay songs at the moment, they would be “19 You + Me” (the song that introduced me to them), “Nothin’ Like You” (I requested this song a lot to help the guys get their first number one at country radio), “Heartbreak On The Map” (a song that has helped me heal navigating through heartbreak), “Heaven + Back” (a song that makes me smile and think about my late grandmother every time I hear it), and “Breakin’ Up With A Broken Heart” (a song that has helped me let go of what has happened in the past and move on to do other things that make me happy, including starting this blog last May!). I have to sneak a sixth favorite song to my list. “Happy New Year” from It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album was penned by Dan Smyers. It is such a heartfelt, touching song. I can relate to the overall message and every time I hear it, I get emotional.

(S): If you had the opportunity to have dinner with Dan + Shay and spend quality time with them afterward, what questions would you ask them? What else would you talk about in a conversation with them? 

(S): I would ask them more details about their first meeting at Dan’s house party on December 7, 2014. I also would want to know what it like walking the carpets at award shows, performing at them, and how they felt every time their names were called when winning an award. In addition, I think it would be fun just to have an every day conversation with them, thanking them for all that they have done for me over the years, how much I enjoy listening to their music. I would also ask them what their days off from the studio/being on the road look like.

(S): Is there anything else you would like to add that I did not mention above? 

(S):  Dan + Shay have made a huge impact on my life with their genuine music, at their concerts, my interactions with them on social media and vice versa, and so much more. I have been able to introduce all of my friends to their music. I have also made quite a few new friends through following them on social media. I do not know where I would be today if I had not stumbled upon their first album on Spotify back in 2014! Cheers to listening to new Dan + Shay music soon, hopefully attending another of their concerts, interacting with them more on social media, and all of the other wonderful things that they have in store for their fans!

 

Stacy with Dan + Shay - 10/12/2014 at The Intersection	Stacy and Stephanie with Dan + Shay -                         10/12/2014 at The Intersection
Stacy with Dan + Shay - 10/18/2015 at The Intersection	Stacy before the Darius Rucker concert featuring Michael Ray and Dan + Shay - 08/19/2016 at Soaring Eagle Casino
Stacy with friend Melly at Dan + Shay concert - 04/10/2017 at 20 Monroe Live	Stacy with friends Sarah and Melly at Dan + Shay concert - 03/14/2024 at Van Andel Arena

 

 

 

   

 

 

#FlashbackFriday To Dan + Shay’s Emotional, Stunning Cover Of Taylor Swift’s Heartbreak Hit “Back To December”

This #FlashbackFriday post is not taking us back very far. I am heading back to October, 2025 when Dan + Shay surprised their fans by recording, producing, and releasing their beautiful, emotional, stunning piano cover of Taylor Swift’s heartbreak song “Back To December” within one week.

It all started on October 10 when the duo took to their social media accounts to announce that they were going to be on their way to put down their vocals for the track that day. They let fans in on some footage from the recoding studio, kept them updated on the producing progress via video clips throughout the weekend and week. By October 17, their rendition of the song was released out into the world.

To this day, I am still incredibly impressed at how fast they got the piano recording out to their fans. It usually takes months for the duo to complete the whole music making progress. As I continue to listen to Dan + Shay’s rendition of this song, I cannot tell that it only took one week for them to release the song. It does not feel rushed; it feels like they spent months getting the finalized version out. That is how incredibly talented they both are. They truly care about making every detail in their recordings perfect.

Please enjoy this video of the guys recording the song in the studio again courtesy of their YouTube channel! 🎶

#ThrowbackThursday To When Dan + Shay Won An ASCAP Award For "From The Ground Up"

Dan + Shay bring many talents to the table when it comes to music. First, Dan Smyers co-produces all of the duos music. Second, he is the most incredible harmonist I have ever heard, while Shay Mooney fits that same statement as a vocalist. What makes him special is that his voice is in its own lane. No one else in country music sounds like him. Third, both guys are musicians, playing the piano and guitar in acoustic videos, during their concerts, and at award shows. Finally, the Pennsylvania native (Smyers) and Arkansas native (Mooney) write the majority of their songs. Co-writing fun songs together like "We Should Get Married" and "Road Trippin'", love songs like "From The Ground Up" and "Speechless", as well as heartbreak songs like "Breakin' Up With A Broken Heart" and "Save Me The Trouble", the duo get their words out to the listener in a special way, and each lyric in every song is clever, genuine, and heartfelt.

All of these talents are recognized at the Country Music Association Awards that take place each November in Nashville. However, the two nights prior to the ceremony, country music artists are invited to attend award ceremony events for the publishing companies they belong to. In Dan + Shay's case, that is American Society Of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). These events solely focus on recognizing artists and their co-writers for the songwriting aspect of the music process.

#ThrowbackThursday to November 6, 2017 when the duo attended the ASCAP event. Their first major hit love song "From The Ground Up" was recognized by the group that evening. Smyers and Mooney took to their Instagram account on November 7 to post a picture at the ceremony show their gratitude and appreciation for the honor.

"Celebrating an @ASCAP award for #FromTheGroundUp last night at @theryman," the duo started the caption. "So much love to everyone who believed in this song from the beginning. Y'all changed our lives. ❤️”

Screenshot of picture courtesy of Dan + Shay's Instagram post on 11/07/2017

Reference: Dan + Shay's Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbNLo-mDpQX/